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Sake Gumi News: Rice Rice Baby (April 2016)
April 15, 2016
April sakes ship today for Sake Gumi, our monthly sake subscription club. If you like what's...
Upcoming Event: Kayoko's Cherry Blossom Cobbler Birthday Festival 3000
April 12, 2016
April 21st -- my birthday -- is a big deal in Kayokoland. In high school,...
Japanify: How to Make Matcha
April 11, 2016
The first time I learned how to make matcha was from my grandmother, Baba-chan, in...
Potheads You Can Take Home to Your Mom
April 6, 2016
Yoskay's Pothead Planters are limited edition, handmade sculptural pieces. Bring a cool art piece into your home – one that does double duty as a plant pot!
Conbini Creations: The Ultimate Umami Grilled Cheese
April 5, 2016
Satisfy your craving for savory with this ultimate umami grilled cheese. Ingredients include Kewpie Mayo, Umami Salt, 4 kinds of cheese, and mushrooms!
Take-Chan Niboshi Ramen in Tokyo
April 5, 2016
The best bowl of ramen we ate on our last trip to Japan was in the...
This Just In: Studio Arhoj Umami Mart Paper Packs
March 31, 2016
A set of 10 cards featuring designs and illustrations made by Anders Arhoj of Studio Arhoj. Thick, quality paper stock; comes with 10 envelopes.
Yona Yona Beer Works in Tokyo
March 29, 2016
Yoko and I were so excited to find that one of Yoho Brewery's tap rooms...
Our Bestselling Mixing Glass Is Back!
March 24, 2016
After our Seamless Plain Mixing Glass was called Best Mixing Glass by Sweethome, we quickly sold out. Fortunately, we we're back in stock again!
Upcoming Event: Sake Dinner at Camino!
March 21, 2016
Enjoy a three course dinner paired with sake at Camino restaurant in Oakland. Take home your very own Hard Strong sake glass too!
Itani Ramen Now Open (For the Moment)
March 19, 2016
We've all been patiently waiting for Itani Ramen to open its doors. The time has...
Upcoming Event: Free Coffee Tasting with Red Bay
March 18, 2016
A free coffee tasting with Oakland's Red Bay Coffee. Sample single-origin coffees – Sumatra Honey, East Fourteenth, and King's Prize – before you buy.